Fall Find: Shoes For Fall

Since yesterday marked the first official day of fall, I figured what better way to kick off the season than with a post dedicated to fall fashion. Fall is definitely my favourite season to dress for. I love combining layers, different textures and of course some fun shoes! I love this time of year, the transition from summer to fall. You can get away with wearing boots or flats, or even sandals on those extra warm days! I'm such a fan of flats and loafers that I just needed to share some of my recent finds with all of you! I have already purchased a few of the shoes (H&M Loafer, C.Wonder Cat Flat, Gap Sneaker) on this list (shh...let's keep that between us...) and I have already been wearing them nonstop. I'm hoping to add maybe another pair (or two) to my collection, especially the Sole Society Bow Loafer, because bows and loafers... what more could you need from a shoe? Perfection! Hopefully you've got your fall footwear in order and are ready for all the fun things fall brings!

My Picks:

- C.Wonder Cat Flat

- Sole Society Bow Loafer

- J.Crew Tassel Loafer

- H&M Loafer

- J.Crew Leopard Loafer

- Gap Sneaker

Who What Wear: The Park

WHO: A picnic in the park is a great opportunity to spend a whole day outside. It can be fun with you and your significant other or more of an event with a bunch of friends. I love the idea of putting together a big group of friends and making a day out of it. When the weather is great, there is nothing better than to spend the day outside with some good food, good games and good company!

WHAT: After packing your picnic basket (seriously everyone needs one of these), go and grab some easy and fun outdoor games to bring with you. Some of my favourite summer days are the ones where we stay outside all day playing lawn games with drinks in our hands! Some great outdoor games are croquet, ring toss, and horseshoes.

WEAR: When I was deciding what the perfect picnic outfit would be I realized this could really go two ways. If you're going on a picnic with maybe just one other person and the only plan is to relax and eat, then a dress or skirt would definitely be a cute option. I decided to go with jeans and a simple top because I find it easier to move around in and you don't have to worry about how you're sitting or fuss with your outfit. I think this outfit would be the perfect thing to wear for a spring picnic. I love the pop of colour from this Joe Fresh shirt, and nothing screams spring/summer to me more than stripes. I feel like a good straw or floppy hat is such a spring/summer essential. I love the hat I chose from H&M, but Anthropologie also has a ton of great hat options (here) that shouldn't be missed. Finally, my favourite part of this whole outfit is definitely the watermelon purse. How freaking adorable is that? I love the idea of fun prints for spring and summer, and this bag from H&M is perfect.

H&M Straw Hat

Joe Fresh Striped Shirt

Zara Jacket

H&M Distressed Jeans

H&M Watermelon Bag

ASOS Sunglasses

Target Sandals

Spring Dresses

For a quick moment there, it felt like spring. Sadly, temperatures have dipped back down and the winter coat is back out. But for a brief time there the weather was warm enough to wear and start thinking about dressing for spring. Spring is one of my favourite seasons to dress for. I love re-introducing bright colours, pastels, fun prints and most importantly dresses. I feel like the past year or so I have started a love affair with dresses. They are just so easy to throw on and head out the door. Most of them are usually pretty comfortable too, which is a big "yes" for me! So to introduce dresses (without tights and heavy winter coats) back into my daily outfit I thought of three different ways I could do this, and not freeze to death!

I love the idea of wearing a sweater over top of a dress. I think this creates such an easy casual look and really revamps the look of a dress. Another way to use a sweater and a dress together are layering the dress over top the sweater. If you have a dress that is more fitted on the top then this could definitely work well!

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An obvious choice is to layer a jacket over top of a dress. This is a great spring look, especially when using a denim jacket to layer. Denim jackets and light coloured dresses just scream spring to me. Another great way to accomplish this look is by layering a detailed jacket or structured blazer over a simple dress, this can create a more formal look too!

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A third way to re-introduce dresses into your wardrobe is picking dresses with mid to long sleeves. These dresses are great because you can simply throw them on and go, no need to layer! A lot of long sleeve dresses can be found in a wrap style, which is really flattering on most (if not all) body types!

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Spring Forward

Gap Jacket (old, similar here), Target T-Shirt, Old Navy Jeans, Kate Spade Purse (similar here), 

J.Crew Loafers, Ray Ban Sunglasses, H&M Rings

Guys, it was finally warm enough to not wear boots. You have no idea how exciting it was to only have to put a light jacket and flats on. I bought this Gap jacket a few years ago, but it is always one of my spring staples. I also bought these J.Crew loafers on sale (score) and couldn't wait to wear them, I definitely think I'll be wearing them constantly this spring/summer. Sadly, we are getting a ton (ugh) of snow today, so I guess I'll push the flats back in the closet and put the boots back on. Hopefully it won't last too long and I can finally bring all the brights and flats out for good!

Wearing A Leather Jacket

For a little while now my leather jacket has been tucked away, hidden in the back of my closet. This is in large part because I only seem to wear my warmest coat possible these days, but it's also because I'm stuck on how to wear it. I know this may sound silly but I always feel like my leather jacket never looks good when I put it on. I love the way leather jackets look on other people, but I always feel mine comes up short. Either way, I thought why not pull some inspiration from some of my favourite bloggers to help me figure out this leather jacket "situation". As I was searching around for some inspiration, I noticed that many people styled their jackets in three ways, casual, everyday and dressy. I think I'll start with a casual look (can't be that hard can it?) and hopefully progress from there! I'll let you all know how it goes...

I like how these casual styles make it seem easy to throw your jacket on and go. Pairing a leather jacket with jeans or even a simple dress is such an easy way to begin to wear it.  Adding sneakers and a sweater to the look make it perfect for a weekend outfit or when you need to run some errands.

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These everyday looks combine dressier elements (skirts & heels), but then are dressed down once the leather jacket is on. I love this idea of wearing a skirt and layering a leather jacket on top to keep it simple for an everyday look. This is also a great idea for spring time, as the weather begins to get warmer, a leather jacket will be perfect for layering over skirts or fun printed pants.

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Finally, unlike the everyday looks that are more dressed down, these looks are still dressy with the help of a leather jacket. The details in each outfit are primarily dressy, heels with a skirt and nice top. They add a leather jacket, but it still maintains that dressed up feel. This is a perfect option for going out at night or having drinks with friends, and a leather jacket will keep you warm during the cooler spring nights!

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Pretty In Pink

Club Monaco Coat, Forever 21 Bow Clips, Kate Spade Journal, Tory Burch Cross-body, Joe Fresh Sweater, Baublebar Earrings, Forever 21 Beaded Top, Joe Fresh Blouse, Tory Burch Tote, Gap Pants

I have a confession. I am obsessed with pink. I don't know what it is lately (maybe something in the water?), but I love all things pink. I have never been or considered myself a "pink" type of girl. I've always liked the colour, but always gravitated to purples, blues or yellows. I think since this colour had such a big surge in style, especially this past fall and winter, it's making me crave some and jump on the pink bandwagon with everyone! I love the idea of wearing it in the winter. It took me a little while to get over that "it's not your typical winter colour", but I think that's why I love it even more! Let's be rebellious and wear pink in the gloomy days of winter! Here are just a few of the pink pieces I have been thinking about lately!

I absolutely love the pink coat by Club Monaco. I love that it makes a statement all on its own and who doesn't love gold buttons on a coat! Naturally I had to add a journal, because yes I have a journal collecting habit (problem), but who could resist this Kate Spade journal? I love the bright pink colour and the fun ribbon page marker! Another surprising appearance on this list are the Baublebar earrings. I should let you know I'm a one pair of earrings type of girl. I wear the same studs day in and day out (so exciting I know). I've just never been a huge earring person, but recently I have been seeing and loving drop earrings and I think I definitely want to give them a try. This pair from Baublebar would be a great fit because they aren't too large and over the top, probably a good pair to ease myself into!

Hopefully we can all add some of these pretty pink things to our closets, and hey they are also the perfect pieces to kick start spring! I think I might be ahead of myself, but it's hard not to wish that spring was around the corner seeing as it is -20 or so here. A girl can wish right!